Calories in
beverages, whey protein powder isolate
359 kcal per 100 g Beverages, Whey protein powder isolate contains 359 calories per 100 grams, or about 309 calories per 3 scoop. Per 100 g it provides 58.1 g protein, 29.1 g carbohydrate and 1.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 32% carbohydrate, 65% protein, 3% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 scoop | 86.0 g | 309 | 50.0 g | 25.0 g | 1.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 scoop
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 scoop |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 359 kcal | 309 kcal |
| Protein | 58.1 g | 50.0 g |
| Total fat | 1.2 g | 1.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 29.1 g | 25.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g | 1.0 g |
| Sodium | 372.0 mg | 319.9 mg |
| Potassium | 872.0 mg | 749.9 mg |
| Calcium | 698.0 mg | 600.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 34.9 mg | 30.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 872.0 µg | 749.9 µg |
| Cholesterol | 12.0 mg | 10.3 mg |
| Water | 0.9 g | 0.7 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 173177). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How beverages, whey protein powder isolate compares
Among the 86 beverages items on this site, beverages, whey protein powder isolate ranks 13 of 86 by calorie density, against a category average of 116 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 209% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 16.2 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off 3 scoop (309 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 63 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in beverages, whey protein powder isolate?
Beverages, Whey protein powder isolate contains 359 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 309 calories per 3 scoop. It also provides 58.1 g of protein, 29.1 g of carbohydrate and 1.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of beverages, whey protein powder isolate?
By calories, beverages, whey protein powder isolate is roughly 32% carbohydrate, 65% protein and 3% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 scoop?
About 63 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the beverages, whey protein powder isolate I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Beverages, Whey protein powder isolate". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.